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Should We Screen Asymptomatic Young Athletes for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in an Attempt to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disease in which the walls of the left ventricle are thickened. It is of concern to all physicians because it is a leading cause of cardiovascular sudden death in high school and college atheltes. … Continue reading

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